Our tribute to Leonard Bernstein continues with his Serenade—a musical retelling of Plato’s ode to love—written for his friend Isaac Stern and recorded to great critical acclaim by our 2017-18 artist-in-residence, Hilary Hahn, when she was 18, five years after she made her Philadelphia Orchestra debut. Opera Philadelphia received raves when it staged the local premiere of Thomas Adès’s lascivious Powder Her Face in 2013. In this Philadelphia Orchestra co-commission, Yannick leads the first U.S. performances of a suite of music from the ripped-from-the-tabloids opera. Finally, a melancholy clarinet solo heralds the opening of Sibelius’s First Symphony, giving way to an explosion of sound evoking a sparkling Scandinavian panorama.

Frequent guest Donald Runnicles is an illustrious figure on opera podiums from San Francisco to New York to Berlin. This program highlights his mastery, from the fairy-tale charms of Hansel and Gretel to the powerful mythological romance of Tannhäuser. A renowned symphonic conductor as well, Maestro Runnicles will reveal all the charm and profundity of Mozart’s “Prague” Symphony. We open with Vaughan Williams’s 16th-century retrospective Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, featuring the uniquely lush Philadelphia strings.

Our tribute to Leonard Bernstein continues with his Serenade—a musical retelling of Plato’s ode to love—written for his friend Isaac Stern and recorded to great critical acclaim by our 2017-18 artist-in-residence, Hilary Hahn, when she was 18, five years after she made her Philadelphia Orchestra debut. Opera Philadelphia received raves when it staged the local premiere of Thomas Adès’s lascivious Powder Her Face in 2013. In this Philadelphia Orchestra co-commission, Yannick leads the first U.S. performances of a suite of music from the ripped-from-the-tabloids opera. Finally, a melancholy clarinet solo heralds the opening of Sibelius’s First Symphony, giving way to an explosion of sound evoking a sparkling Scandinavian panorama.

Our tribute to Leonard Bernstein continues with his Serenade—a musical retelling of Plato’s ode to love—written for his friend Isaac Stern and recorded to great critical acclaim by our 2017-18 artist-in-residence, Hilary Hahn, when she was 18, five years after she made her Philadelphia Orchestra debut. Opera Philadelphia received raves when it staged the local premiere of Thomas Adès’s lascivious Powder Her Face in 2013. In this Philadelphia Orchestra co-commission, Yannick leads the first U.S. performances of a suite of music from the ripped-from-the-tabloids opera. Finally, a melancholy clarinet solo heralds the opening of Sibelius’s First Symphony, giving way to an explosion of sound evoking a sparkling Scandinavian panorama.

Our tribute to Leonard Bernstein continues with his Serenade—a musical retelling of Plato’s ode to love—written for his friend Isaac Stern and recorded to great critical acclaim by our 2017-18 artist-in-residence, Hilary Hahn, when she was 18, five years after she made her Philadelphia Orchestra debut. Opera Philadelphia received raves when it staged the local premiere of Thomas Adès’s lascivious Powder Her Face in 2013. In this Philadelphia Orchestra co-commission, Yannick leads the first U.S. performances of a suite of music from the ripped-from-the-tabloids opera. Finally, a melancholy clarinet solo heralds the opening of Sibelius’s First Symphony, giving way to an explosion of sound evoking a sparkling Scandinavian panorama.

The wildly popular Bramwell Tovey returns for this holiday tradition, inspired by the legendary Ormandy/Philadelphia Orchestra recording of the same name from 1962. From the classics to seasonal favorites, Maestro Tovey brings his unique touch, whimsical sense of humor, and flair for the unexpected to the podium. The Fabulous Philadelphians will sound even more glorious than usual. It’s the next best thing to a visit from St. Nicholas!

The wildly popular Bramwell Tovey returns for this holiday tradition, inspired by the legendary Ormandy/Philadelphia Orchestra recording of the same name from 1962. From the classics to seasonal favorites, Maestro Tovey brings his unique touch, whimsical sense of humor, and flair for the unexpected to the podium. The Fabulous Philadelphians will sound even more glorious than usual. It’s the next best thing to a visit from St. Nicholas!

The wildly popular Bramwell Tovey returns for this holiday tradition, inspired by the legendary Ormandy/Philadelphia Orchestra recording of the same name from 1962. From the classics to seasonal favorites, Maestro Tovey brings his unique touch, whimsical sense of humor, and flair for the unexpected to the podium. The Fabulous Philadelphians will sound even more glorious than usual. It’s the next best thing to a visit from St. Nicholas!

Since its premiere in Dublin in 1742, Handel’s beloved oratorio has earned all of those standing ovations. With its blend of sophisticated music and deep spirituality, Messiah is the perfect accompaniment to Christmas, and the ideal antidote for the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Join Cristian Măcelaru, the Philadelphia Symphonic Choir, and The Philadelphia Orchestra for these joyful performances. Two nights only!

Since its premiere in Dublin in 1742, Handel’s beloved oratorio has earned all of those standing ovations. With its blend of sophisticated music and deep spirituality, Messiah is the perfect accompaniment to Christmas, and the ideal antidote for the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Join Cristian Măcelaru, the Philadelphia Symphonic Choir, and The Philadelphia Orchestra for these joyful performances. Two nights only!

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